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U.S.: Senate starts final votes on tax overhaul
The U.S. Senate has commenced a marathon “vote-a-rama” session on President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax legislation, marking a…
U.S.: EPA Staff accuse Trump administration of undermining agency’s core mission
Nearly 300 current and former employees of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have issued a formal declaration…
Cameroon: Second close associate of Biya declares presidential bid
With President Paul Biya yet to confirm whether he will stand for another term, Cameroon’s Minister of Tourism, Bello Bouba Maigari, has…
CITN cautions against rushed implementation of Tinubu’s tax reforms
Investors have applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval of four comprehensive tax-reform bills, which are expected to streamline revenue administration and…
Australia to raise skilled visa salary thresholds
Responding to shifting labor market conditions, Australia will raise the minimum salary levels for employer‑sponsored skilled visas on…
U.S. eases H-1B rules for business owners
In a significant immigration policy reform for 2025, the United States has introduced a groundbreaking change that allows…
Peter Obi: I’m not desperate for power, just committed to fixing Nigeria
As discussions around Nigeria's evolving opposition coalition intensify, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has clarified…
Canada-U.S. trade talks back on after tax U-turn
Trade negotiations between Canada and the United States are back on track following Canada’s decision to withdraw its…
Germany to end global visa appeal process
Beginning July 1, 2025, Germany will officially discontinue its worldwide visa appeal mechanism, known as the remonstration procedure,…
Democracy without Voters: The origin of Nigeria’s insecurity crisis. By Chidi Odinkalu
“On matters of security, the bulk (sic) stops at the President's table.” Bola Ahmed Tinubu April 2014 On 26 January…
AU hails Congo–Rwanda peace deal as vital step toward regional stability
The African Union has described the recently signed peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and…
African court dismisses Gbagbo’s challenge to presidential disqualification
Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo, who led Ivory Coast from 2000 until his ouster in 2011, had approached…
Cuba extends validity of tourist cards
Cuba has extended the validity of its physical tourist cards through December 31, 2025, as part of a…
U.S. to revoke immigration status of Haitian migrants
In a move that could significantly affect hundreds of thousands of Haitian migrants, the Trump administration announced on…
U.S.: Senate faces crucial test vote on Trump’s tax‑and‑spending package
The U.S. Senate is scheduled to take an initial procedural vote on President Trump’s so‑called “big, beautiful bill” on…